Subaru Forester SH
Third generation · 2009–2013 · 5 model years · 19 trims
Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XS Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SH) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru Forester (SH) 2.0XT 2012 and Subaru Forester (SJ) 2.0XT 2013 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XS Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XT facelift rear side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XS Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SH) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Forester (SH) 2.0XT 2012 and Subaru Forester (SJ) 2.0XT 2013 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XS Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Subaru Forester XT facelift rear side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | |||||||
| 2.5X 5MT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $21,295 |
| 2.5X 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $22,495 |
| 2.5X Premium 5MT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $24,295 |
| 2.5X Premium 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $24,795 |
| 2.5X Limited 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $26,995 |
| 2.5XT Premium 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer turbocharged (turbo + intercooler) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $27,295 |
| 2.5X Touring 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer (naturally aspirated) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 21/26 (23) | $28,395 |
| 2.5XT Touring 4AT · Wagon | H4 2.5L DOHC Boxer turbocharged (turbo + intercooler) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (manual shift mode) | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $29,995 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $20,595 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $21,795 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,295 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $24,295 |
| AWD X Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,595 |
| AWD XT Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $27,095 |
| AWD X Touring Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $27,895 |
| AWD XT Touring Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $29,895 |
| 2011 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 21/27 (23) | $20,495 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $21,695 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,195 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $24,195 |
| AWD X Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,495 |
| AWD XT Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,995 |
| AWD X Touring Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 174 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $27,995 |
| AWD XT Touring Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $29,995 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 20/27 (22) | $20,295 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $21,495 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,795 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $23,795 |
| AWD X Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $25,995 |
| AWD XT Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,495 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $28,495 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 20/27 (22) | $19,995 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $21,195 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,495 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $23,495 |
| AWD X Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $25,995 |
| AWD X L.L.Bean Edition Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 170 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $25,995 |
| AWD XT Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,195 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $28,195 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| 2012 | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| 2011 | 16 | ★★★★★ |
| 2010 | 17 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 18 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.